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🎄 Farmers Christmas Campaign

Farmers Whanganui is once again supporting Hospice Whanganui through the annual Farmers Christmas Campaign. From 13 November to Christmas Eve, customers can purchase the limited-edition Holly bauble or donate to the Tree of Remembrance, with all local proceeds helping provide free, specialist hospice care in our community.
Updated: 17 November 2025
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When is the right time to call us?

Many people are unsure when to call hospice – but the truth is, earlier support can make a world of difference. Hospice Whanganui can walk alongside patients and whānau for...
Posted: 17 November 2025
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Minister of Health visits Hospice Whanganui

Minister of Health Simeon Brown and Whanganui MP Carl Bates visited Hospice Whanganui to meet the team and learn more about the compassionate, specialist care we provide across our community....
Posted: 10 November 2025
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Whānau Ora Day 2025

Whānau Ora Day 2025 was another wonderful celebration of community connection – and a beautiful reminder of why we do the mahi we do....
Posted: 5 November 2025
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Turning Waste into Care

Since June, Low Cost Bins has been helping Hospice Whanganui reduce refuse costs – allowing more funds to go directly into patient care. Their partnership also helps the community give...
Posted: 3 November 2025
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Hospice Whanganui on the Road

When people think of hospice care, they often picture a building. But for Hospice Whanganui, most of our work happens out in the community – in homes, aged-care facilities, and...
Posted: 27 October 2025
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To Our Incredible Volunteers

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Hospice Whanganui. From our shops to our gardens, from sitting with patients to helping at events, their aroha is woven through everything we do. With...
Posted: 15 October 2025
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The Dixon Family Journey

When Graham Dixon was diagnosed with renal cancer, his wish was simple — to remain at home, surrounded by whānau and the land he loved. With the support of Hospice...
Posted: 13 October 2025
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Riverton Ezicalve Herefords

Each year, local farmers Mike and Cath Cranstone of Riverton Ezicalve Herefords auction a special Hospice Bull at their annual on-farm sale, raising funds to support hospice care. This year’s...
Posted: 8 October 2025
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5 Myths About Hospice Care – Busted

Many people believe hospice care is only for the very end of life – but that’s just one of the myths we hear every day. At Hospice Whanganui, care can...
Posted: 6 October 2025
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